News

29 March 2016

Apple - Problems with iOS 9.3 launch.

When Apple launched iOS 9.3 last week it received credit
from many for spending significantly more time testing this software, following
a series of troubled releases (no less than seven betas!).But now new problems are mounting, leaving a
bitter taste in the mouths of some users…

Following an initially smooth update process last week
for users with cutting edge devices, it turned out iOS 9.3 was bricking a
number of older devices – something Apple (to its credit) quickly
admitted.But now real anger is building
among users of iPhones and iPads of all ages after web browsing in Safari
became largely unusable following the upgrade.

Complaints are flooding into Apple Support Communities,
Twitter (in particular) and popular Apple sites like MacRumors after many iOS 9.3
upgraders found both tapping and long pressing hyperlinks (the latter gives
options like opening links in a new tab) cause Safari to lock up.What’s more the bug isn’t only initiated in
Safari, but also when hyperlinks are opened from any app including Mail,
Messages, Notes and social media.

Interestingly 9to5Mac discovered even unaffected devices
can be hit by the bug when installing specific apps.Meanwhile others blame Apple’s new universal
links and some recommend switching off JavaScript (Settings > Safari >
Advanced), though this has seen mixed results and damages the overall web
browsing experience.